Howard Koplowitz

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Howard Koplowitz reports on crime and breaking news events for International Business Times. Howard formerly worked on IBT's continuous news desk, where he covered trending topics. He joined IBT in March 2012.

Previously, Howard covered political corruption, health, crime and other beats for TimesLedger Newspapers in Queens, New York, where he won several national and state awards for his reporting.

Howard graduated from the SUNY-Albany, where he received a bachelor's degree in political science and minored in journalism.

Is Colton Dixon Too Religious For 'American Idol'? 'Not Going To Stray' Despite Producer Prodding

Is Colton Dixon too religious for American Idol?

Rick Santorum Slams Obama on Porn: Administration 'Turned A Blind Eye' to Obscenity Laws, 2012 GOP Candidate Claims

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is attacking President Obama on porn, saying on his website the Justice Department seems to favor pornographers over children.

Osama Bin Laden's Obama Assassination Plot: Joe Biden 'Unprepared' For Presidency, Al-Qaeda Chief Claimed

Slain al-Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden plotted to kill President Barack Obama because he believed Vice President Joe Biden was ill-prepared to lead the country, according to soon-to-be released declassified documents first obtained by The Washington Post.

Greg Oden Waived by Blazers: 5 Promising NBA Careers That Went Bust

The Portland Trailblazers waived center and former No. 1 pick Greg Oden yesterday, which may be the end to a disappointing NBA career that had potential but was marred by injuries.

Who is Felix Baumgartner? Extreme Athlete Defies Us With Record Jumps

Extreme athlete Fearless Felix Baumgartner is attempting to amaze us all again by freefall jumping from 120,000 feet in the air and hurtling towards earth at supersonic speeds before parachuting to the ground.

Watch Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Wait In Line For New iPad Release: 'I'd Rather Be Like The Real People' [VIDEO]

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak doesn't have to be like the rest of us to get his new iPad, but he wants to be one of the real people.

CDC's Shocking New Quit Smoking Ads Include Child With Oxygen Mask, Double-Amputee, Heart Attack Scar [VIDEOS]

A new ad campaign by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention includes videos of former smokers who have suffered lasting damage from their habit: Brandon, a 31-year-old double-amputee from North Dakota; Roosevelt, a 51-year-old Virginia smoker who shows his scars after heart surgery from the heart attack he suffered when he was 45. There's also 28-year-old Jessica. Although she's not a smoker, her 7-year-old son's asthma led to an emergency room visit because of an attack brought...

Windows 8 Tablet Rumor Confirmed: Nokia 'Working On' Device

Finnish cell phone giant Nokia has a Windows 8 tablet in the works that is expected to be released later this year.

Carmelo Anthony was unable to perform well in Mike D'Antoni's offensive system.

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Something wrong with the Knicks? Blame Carmelo Anthony.

Rod Blagojevich Final Statement Before Prison: I Was On "The Right Side of the Law"

Rod Blagojevich Prison Stay: 5 Things He Can Look Forward To

While 14 years is a hefty sentence, Blagojevich may have some consolation in that the Colorado federal prison he will be calling home is a low-security institution that offers plenty of amenities and resources.

World's Ugliest Dog Dies: How Did Yoda Get Her Name?

The World's Ugliest Dog - Yoda, a 15-year-old Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix, died in her sleep Saturday.

Greg Smith's Goldman Sachs Resignation Letter: Why Did It Go Viral?

Why did Greg Smith's resignation letter go viral on the Internet?

Diego Maradona: 'I'm the Ron Wood, Keith Richards and the Bono of Football'

Legendary Argentinian soccer player Diego Maradona described himself as the Ron Wood, Keith Richards and the Bono of the sport as part of his ongoing feud with ex-Brazilian star Pele.

BMI Unreliable: U.S. Obesity Rate Higher Than Previously Thought

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A higher intake of saturated fat damages the quality of men's sperm, according to a new study published in the online journal Human Reproduction.

Mario Puzo 'Godfather' Lawsuit 'Just Business, Not Personal': Author's Son Wants $10M in Countersuit

The estate of Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather books that led to the iconic movie trilogy, is countersuing Paramount Pictures for $10 million over the contested release of a Godfather sequel that the movie studio says isn't authorized under an agreement it made with the late author.

Fab Melo: Is That His Real Name? And Other Questions Answered

Fab Melo. It's one of the coolest names in college basketball, but is it the truly the real name of the Syracuse star who won't compete in the 2012 NCAA Tournament due to an eligibility issue?

Kansas Nixes Cairn Terrier As State Dog: 5 Facts About the 'Toto' Breed

A bid to make the Cairn terrier, the breed made famous by Toto in The Wizard of Oz, the official dog of Kansas was shot down in the Kansas legislature Tuesday.

March Madness 2012: Wacky Prop Bets From Around The Internet

March Madness 2012 is underway and you can get in on the action by wagering on some wacky prop bets from around the Internet.

Marie Osmond Pees Herself On Stage: How Did It Happen?

Marie Osmond peed herself during a cruise ship performance earlier this month with brother Donny Osmond, brought on by a laughing fit when an audience member asked the former child star a question.

Bob Turner to Challenge Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S. Rep. Bob Turner (R-N.Y.), who shocked the political establishment in September when he upset the Democratic candidate in a heavily Democratic area of New York City to replace disgraced ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner, announced Tuesday that he will be challenging U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (R-N.Y.) this year.

Jason Segel Wants To Branch Into Dramas: 5 Other Comedic Actors Who Made The Leap

Jason Segel is known for making us laugh, but the comedic actor is considering branching out into more dramatic roles.

Coldplay's Chris Martin: 'Too Surreal' Obama Has Me On His IPod

Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, called it too surreal that President Obama has the group's songs on his iPod.

SXSW 2012 Live Stream: Where To Watch Online

The South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, is underway and even if you don't have a ticket, you can still get in on the action by watching through live stream.

Smartphones Beat Paper On Disease Monitoring, Cost: CDC Study

Using smartphones is cheaper and more effective than using paper surveys to monitor diseases in the developing world, according to a new study by Kenyan researchers with the Centers for Disease Control.